The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction.People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium.

source: WordNet 3.0

cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Bend the rod.Twist the dough into a braid.The strong man could turn an iron bar.

source: WordNet 3.0

alter the functioning or setting of

Turn the dial to 10.Turn the heat down.

source: WordNet 3.0

direct at someone

She turned a smile on me.They turned their flashlights on the car.

source: WordNet 3.0

have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

She called on her Representative to help her.She turned to her relatives for help.

source: WordNet 3.0

go sour or spoil

The milk has soured.The wine worked.The cream has turned--we have to throw it out.

source: WordNet 3.0

become officially one year older

She is turning 50 this year.

source: WordNet 3.0

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wholly, or repeatedly; to make to change position so as to present other sides in given directions; to make to face otherwise; as, to turn a wheel or a spindle; to turn the body or the head.

source: Webster 1913

To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel turns on its axis; a spindle turns on a pivot; a man turns on his heel.

source: Webster 1913

To make a turn about or around (something); to go or pass around by turning; as, to turn a corner.